Orthogonal PSS Sets


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Orthogonal PSS Sets

Pressure solution seams when formed along the principal planes occur in orthogonal geometry similar to orthogonal joints. These are described in 'Multiple Pressure Solution Seam Sets.' Please see Figures 1 through 3 there and the selected references below.

Reference:

Agosta, F., Aydin, A., 2006. Architecture and deformation mechanism of a basin-bounding normal fault in Mesozoic platform carbonates, Central Italy. Journal of Structural Geology 28: 1445-1467.

Zhou, X., Aydin, A., 2012. Mechanics of the formation of orthogonal sets of solution seams, and solution seams and veins and parallel solution seams and veins. Tectonophysics 532-535, 242-257. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2012.02.013.